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CHIAROSCURO “ Kee - roh -skew- ro ”

CHIAROSCURO “ Kee - roh -skew- ro ”. a combination of two Italian words meaning “light-dark.” ( chiaro (light) + scuro (dark)) Artists of the Renaissance were concerned with showing depth and volume.

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CHIAROSCURO “ Kee - roh -skew- ro ”

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  1. CHIAROSCURO“Kee-roh-skew-ro” • a combination of two Italian words meaning “light-dark.” (chiaro (light) + scuro (dark)) • Artists of the Renaissance were concerned with showing depth and volume. • They manufactured the term “Chiaroscuro” to describe how light and dark can imply depth and volume.

  2. Self Portrait with Gorgetc. 1629 Rembrandt

  3. TENEBRISM • 17th century • Dramatic version of chiaroscuro • Very strong contrast between light and dark • Tenebrist’s chose this lighting to create mood or an emotional response • Today, this style is often used by photographers.

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